Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Noori (also known as Noori Masjid) is a local mosque located in the Beniganj area of Ayodhya (formerly part of Faizabad district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community and is a modest, community-centered religious site without major historical claims to fame compared to grander Islamic monuments in India.
Masjid Noori in Beniganj is a neighborhood mosque that reflects the everyday religious and cultural life of Muslims in the Ayodhya region, a city steeped in historical and spiritual significance primarily for its Hindu heritage but also home to diverse communities. Unlike prominent historical mosques such as the Babri Masjid (demolished in 1992) or other Mughal-era structures in Uttar Pradesh, Masjid Noori is described as a local mosque, catering primarily to residents for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community gatherings. Little documented history is available about its origins, suggesting it is a relatively modern or lesser-known structure rather than a centuries-old heritage site. It embodies the quiet presence of Islamic worship spaces in smaller localities across India, contributing to the multicultural fabric of Uttar Pradesh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Beniganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.1440° E
Latitude: 26.7820° N